Uganda Businesses Brace for Electricity Handover as UEDCL Prepares to Take Over From Umeme

To prepare for Umeme’s exit, government has already embarked on preparing the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) to take ...

The past week has been a defining moment for Uganda, marked by a complex interplay of politics, economics, and social issues that have captivated the nation. As the country navigates the intricacies of its fledgling democracy, the events of the past seven days have laid bare the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead

Weekly News Roundup: Kawempe By-Election Heats Up, State Targets Besigye’s Phone, Museveni Launches Flyover, Police Seek UGX 2.5T Budget as Oil Revenue Worries Grow

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

09/03/2025

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The past week has been a defining moment for Uganda, marked by a complex interplay of politics, economics, and social ...

Patrick Mweheire, Regional Chief Executive for East Africa welcomes Mumba Kalifungwa as new Chief Executive for Stanbic Bank Uganda

Mumba Kalifungwa Takes Charge at Stanbic Bank Uganda

by WINNIE NAKAMATTE | REPORTER

03/03/2025

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Patrick Mweheire, Regional Chief Executive for East Africa welcomes Mumba Kalifungwa as new Chief Executive for Stanbic Bank Uganda Mumba ...

Col. Deo Akiiki, then UPDF deputy spokesperson, addresses reporters at the Uganda Media Centre during a press briefing. (PHOTO/File)

CDF Gen Kainerugaba names Deo Akiiki new military aide

by LILIAN MUWONGE | UG STANDARD REPORTER

28/02/2025

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Col. Deo Akiiki, then UPDF deputy spokesperson, addresses reporters at the Uganda Media Centre during a press briefing. (PHOTO/File) KAMPALA, ...

Officials from Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, and South Sudan pose for a photo following a successful meeting in Juba, South Sudan, where they advanced plans for a joint regional communication and broadcasting satellite project

Northern Corridor countries advance regional satellite project

by JAVIRA SSEBWAMI | PUBLIC EDITOR

28/02/2025

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Officials from Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, and South Sudan pose for a photo following a successful meeting in Juba, South Sudan, ...

The Criminal Division of the High Court has for the third time declined to grant bail to Ms. Molly Katanga, who is facing trial over the death of her husband, Henry Katanga.

High Court to rule on Molly Katanga’s bail amid health concerns

by Juliette Namakula | Assistant Editor

21/02/2025

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Molly Katanga, widow of slain businessman Henry Katanga, appears before court via video link, as the murder trial continue KAMPALA ...

Sunil Taldar Airtel Africa’s Chief executive officer

Airtel Africa sees revenue surge in East Africa

by JACKSON RUGUNDA | UG STANDARD REPORTER

05/02/2025

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Sunil Taldar Airtel Africa’s Chief executive officer Airtel Africa has reported a significant increase in revenue from its mobile services ...

The M.V. Mpungu is the first of its kind on Lake Victoria, and is expected to set a new standard for maritime transport in the region.

Uganda launches Lake Victoria’s first scheduled freight vessel M.V. Mpungu to boost regional trade

by JACKSON RUGUNDA | UG STANDARD REPORTER

03/02/2025

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The M.V. Mpungu is the first of its kind on Lake Victoria, and is expected to set a new standard ...

President Museveni and his son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba (PHOTO/Courtesy)

Gen Muhoozi declared a quiet coup and Ugandans silently cheered on

by UG STANDARD EDITOR | UG STANDARD EDITORIAL

02/02/2025

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President Museveni and his son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba (PHOTO/Courtesy) Dr Sam Ayumo Akaki “If you must break the law, do it ...

Uganda Breweries Limited Seeks to Expand Global Footprint

by LILIAN MUWONGE | UG STANDARD REPORTER

28/01/2025

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Guinness Uganda Brand Manager Elizabeth Mutamuliza KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL), the country's leading manufacturer of premium adult ...

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